This guide provides everything you need to know about UNIFYConnect’s integration with Frontier Software chris²¹/ichris.

Solution Objectives

• Creating and disabling corporate directory accounts based on chris²¹ HR data.
• Keeping account attributes up to date.
• Maintaining Manager and Direct Reports relationships.

Compatibility

UNIFYConnect/chris²¹ is compatible with:

• Frontier Software chris²¹ BRE v.7.1.21 or later, supporting:
  • HTTP Communication Method
  • Web Service Method
• Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, and other supported IDAM platforms

Connectivity

chris²¹ Connectivity

The UNIFYConnect/chris²¹ connector uses the chris²¹ Business Rules Engine (BRE), utilizing the General Transaction Record (GTR) language. A dedicated chris²¹ user account is required for API access.

Microsoft Entra ID & Active Directory

• Microsoft Entra ID: UNIFYConnect communicates via Microsoft Graph API.
• Active Directory: UNIFYConnect communicates using LDAP over SSL (LDAPS).

Secure Networking

• TLS 1.3 or higher connections are preferred.
• On-premises connectivity option:
  • UNIFYConnect Agent: A secure, firewalled agent for private networks.

Cloud-only Deployment

Active Directory with Agent

For other connectivity options, contact UNIFY.

Security

Find out more in our UNIFYConnect Security FAQs.

Functionality

UNIFYConnect leverages chris²¹ HRIS as the authoritative source to provide:

• Automated Onboarding & Offboarding
• Real-time account updates
• Corporate directory provisioning
• Manager and Direct Reports synchronization

Requirements Checklist

Software Requirements

• chris²¹ BRE v.7.1.21 or later
• Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, or other supported IDAM solutions

Configuration Requirements

• chris²¹ user account with required API permissions.
• Directory account with required access permissions.
• Secure connectivity setup (UNIFYConnect Agent for private networks).

For a full deployment checklist, contact UNIFY Solutions for tailored integration assistance.